Book Giveaway: The Evolution of God by Robert Wright

Original Post:

A Catholic Life is pleased to have been given a copy of "The Evolution of God" by Robert Wright, which I am currently reviewing for Hachette Book Group. Please check back in within the next few days because A Catholic Life will be hosting a giveaway of several copies of Professor Wright's new book. Participants will be asked to complete a quiz, which will require searching through previous posts on my blog in order to obtain the answers.

If you are interested, bookmark this blog page as I will update this particular post with information on how to enter within the next few days.

Note: This book giveaway does not constitute A Catholic Life's support for this text and/or the author.

Check back in shortly!

Update: Giveaway Begins!

A Catholic Life has (5) five available copies of "The Evolution of God" available to US/Canada residents only who submit a valid mailing address (no P.O. Boxes).

These copies will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis. To enter, successfully complete the following quiz by searching through previous posts on my blog. Answers must be submitted to acatholiclife [at] gmail [dot] com. In the subject line enter "Book Giveaway". Include your mailing address in the email.

Have fun!

Quiz:

1) What is the motto of A Catholic Life? To whom is this quotation attributed?

2) What post of mine was featured on Spirit Daily in 2007, which increased my page views that day to 12,071?

3) What is the date that I started my time at the diocesan college seminary? What date did I leave the seminary after a period of discernment?

4) What date did the First Pontificial Nuptial Mass using the Tridentine Mass since Vatican II take place? [Note: I posted a video by Quis Non Amantem on this]

5) What is your favorite post on A Catholic Life? How long have you been a reader of the blog?

Update (June 2, 2009 3:00 PM CDT): 4 Copies Remain!

Update (June 3, 2009 Midnight CDT): 3 Copies Remain!

Update (June 4, 2009 7:00 AM CDT): 3 Copies Remain! The Book Giveaway will end at 7:00 AM tomorrow, June 5, 2009!

Update (June 4, 2009 10:30 PM): 2 Copies Remain!

This Contest is now closed. Thank you to all that have participated.

Read more >>

Trailer of the film "The Cardinal"

Read more >>

Aristotle's Children by Richard E. Rubenstein

I recently had to read "Aristotle's Children" by Richard E. Rubenstein for a Medieval Philosophy course at my university. The text was read chapter by chapter throughout the semester, and overall, Rubenstein clearly achieves his goal of outlining the development of Aristotelian thought. Chapters focus on topics such as Aristotle himself, the condemnation of Peter Abelard by St. Bernard, the deep tensions and confrontations between the Franciscans and Dominicans at the University of Paris, St. Thomas Aquinas, the rise of modern Philosophers such as Hobbes, and many others in between these.

While Rubenstein does paint both St. Bernard and another saint in less than saintly light - even portraying them as the antagonists at times, Rubenstein does offer a very easy-to-read and understandable outline of the spread of Aristotelian Philosophy from its origin through its period of being hidden from the Western World and only accessible by the Arabs ultimately up to the time of the modern philosophers. This is a good read for those not accustomed to reading complicated philosophical texts.

If you would like an interesting read and a good guide to the spread of Arisotetlian philosophy, while remembering to remain objective as you read it, then this would be a very good choice.

Read more >>

Pentecost Sunday at Old St. Patrick's Oratory

As part of my Pentecost Photo Submission Request, the above photos are from Christopher M. of the blog Lost Lambs. These photos are taken at Old St. Patrick Oratory, under the care of the Institute of Christ the King.

Old St. Patrick Oratory
P.O. Box 414237
Kansas City, Missouri 64141-4237

Schedule

Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM
Weekday Mass: 6:00 PM
Saturday Mass: 9:00 AM

Confession Times: 30 minutes before Holy Mass.

Read more >>

Joliet Latin Mass Community reaches 100 Families Mark

This is fantastic news. Pray for this Latin Mass Community and all Latin Mass Communities. As we approach 2 years after Summorum Pontificum, we see a clear increase in the number of Tridentine Masses offered around the world. Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Read more >>

Beati Quorum Via

A beautiful hymn!

Read more >>

Wishlist Updated

I just updated my wish list and am looking for several books for this Fall 2009 Semester - all of which are either Accounting, Management, or Microeconomics texts. I will gladly accept used books if anyone has any available.

Read more >>

Another Tridentine Mass Video

This FSSP Mass again illustrates the beauty of Liturgy, as the highest form of worship. Not only is Latin - now a dead language - set aside solely for the glorification of our Lord, but all of the movements, garments, and objects in use at the Mass are reserved solely for the worship of God.

Read more >>

Queenship of Mary

Today is the Double of the II Class Feast of the Queenship of our Blessed Lady.

"Alleluia, alleluia. Hail, Queen of mercy! Do thou protect us from the enemy, and at the hour of death receive us. Alleluia" (Source: 1962 Missal)

Prayer:

Grant, O Lord, we beseech Thee, to those who are celebrating this solemnity of the blessed Virgin Mary our Queen: that safe in her protection we may deserve to enjoy present peace and future glory. Through our Lord.

Prayer Source: 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal

Read more >>

The Mass by Father Louis A. Gales

Today I sat down and had the opportunity to read through "The Mass" by Father Louis A. Gales, a booklet, which I believe to be at least 50 years old judging by the condition of the document as well as the photographs inside.

The booklet begins with an enumeration of the Eight Wonders of the Mass and then immediately enters the the component of the text which explains the Mass section by section. But rather than simply providing a translation of the Tridentine Mass, Fr. Gales explains the spiritual significance and offers a meditative approach in addition to providing a translation of the prayers. This booklet is not a missal but rather offers beautiful commentary on the rubrics of the Mass of the Ages

Here is a short excerpt from the text:

"Now the priest reads one or ore prayers in a low voice. He asks God to accept our gift of bread and wine. We may pause here to realize that hte Mass is not something being done for us; rather it is being done by us in union with Christ.

The Secret Prayer changes from day to day. Here is one we pray on the Feast of All Saints..."

The book is composed of Fr. Gales' writings along with a series of photographs by Father Robert E. Southard, from the set of Eighty Mass Photos published and copyrighted by the Catechetical Guild. The Catechetical Guild Educational Society, at the time of this document's publication, was located in my city: St. Paul, Minnesota.

Read more >>